NEWS
Tue, May 12, 2026

4:07 PM - Mathew Barzal (NYI) (undisclosed) won't participate in the 2026 IIHF World Championship because of a minor injury, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.

3:11 PM - Lukas Dostal (Ana) will patrol the road crease in Game 5 against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

3:05 PM - Drew Helleson (Ana) (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 5 versus Vegas on Tuesday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

2:34 PM - Jonas Brodin (Min) (lower body) is not traveling with the Wild for Game 5 in Colorado on Wednesday, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.

2:30 PM - Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) Ek (lower body) will not join the team for Game 5 in Colorado on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

2:14 PM - Carter Hart (VGK) will tend the home twine Tuesday versus Anaheim in Game 5, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

2:08 PM - Artturi Lehkonen (Col) (upper body) is dealing with a day-to-day injury, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette on Tuesday.

2:06 PM - Sam Malinski (Col) (upper body) was deemed day-to-day ahead of Game 5 against the Wild on Wednesday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

1:54 PM - Radko Gudas (Ana) (lower body) will remain sidelined for Game 5 in Vegas on Tuesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

1:53 PM - Philipp Grubauer (Sea) (lower body) will take part in the 2026 IIHF World Championship with Germany, the team announced Tuesday.

1:23 PM - Mark Stone (VGK) (lower body) won't play against Anaheim on Tuesday in Game 5, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

1:21 PM - Braeden Bowman (VGK) was promoted from AHL Henderson on Tuesday.

12:16 PM - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Buf) will defend the road net against Montreal on Tuesday in Game 4, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

12:16 PM - Noah Cates (Phi) will not need to have a procedure for the foot injury he sustained during the 2026 playoffs, per Charlie O'Connor of PHLY Sports on Tuesday.

10:43 AM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) is expected to patrol the crease at home in Game 4 versus the Sabres on Tuesday, Stu Cowan of The Montreal Gazette reports.

10:39 AM - Charlie Coyle (CBJ) agreed to terms on a six-year, $36 million contract with Columbus on Tuesday.

Mon, May 11, 2026

11:52 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) stopped 19 of 21 shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Wild in Game 4.

7:59 PM - Sam Malinski (Col) is dealing with an upper-body injury and will not suit up for Game 4 against the Wild on Monday, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

7:55 PM - Artturi Lehkonen (Col) (upper body) is not in the lineup for Game 4 against the Wild on Monday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

7:50 PM - Owen Tippett (Phi) (undisclosed) was contending with several injuries, including a sports hernia, during the 2026 postseason, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic reports Monday.

1:53 PM - Kirby Dach (Mtl) scored a goal on four shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

1:51 PM - Zachary Bolduc (Mtl) scored a goal and added 16 PIM in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

1:49 PM - Juraj Slafkovsky (Mtl) scored a power-play goal on four shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

1:43 PM - Joel Kiviranta (Col) (undisclosed) will be an option for Game 4's road matchup against Minnesota on Monday, Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports reports.

1:30 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (upper body) is an option for Game 4 against Minnesota on Monday, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports.

1:22 PM - Mackenzie Blackwood (Col) is expected to protect the road net against Minnesota on Monday in Game 4, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

12:50 PM - Jack Ahcan (Col) was summoned from AHL Colorado on Monday, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

11:53 AM - Jesper Wallstedt (Min) will patrol the home crease against Colorado on Monday in Game 4, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

11:41 AM - Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) Ek (lower body) won't play against Colorado on Monday in Game 4, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

11:40 AM - Jonas Brodin (Min) (lower body) will not be in action for Game 4 versus the Avalanche on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

11:15 AM - Mark Jankowski (Car) signed a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension with the Hurricanes on Monday.

11:13 AM - Florian Xhekaj (Mtl) was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

11:10 AM - Adam Engstrom (Mtl) was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

11:08 AM - David Reinbacher (Mtl) was elevated from the minors Monday.

11:06 AM - Owen Beck (Mtl) was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

8:43 AM - Jake Evans (Mtl) picked up two assists Sunday during the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:40 AM - Lane Hutson (Mtl) notched two power-play assists Sunday during the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:38 AM - Cole Caufield (Mtl) produced a goal and an assist Sunday, both on the power play, during the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:35 AM - Alex Newhook (Mtl) scored two goals Sunday during the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:32 AM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) made 26 saves Sunday during the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:27 AM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist Sunday during the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:24 AM - Tage Thompson (Buf) scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist Sunday during the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round series.

8:21 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 31 of 36 shots Sunday in the Sabres' 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3 of their second-round series. Montreal's final goal was scored into an empty net.

Sun, May 10, 2026

9:22 PM - Carter Hart (VGK) will defend the road crease in Game 4 against the Ducks on Sunday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

6:39 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) will patrol the home blue paint Sunday versus the Sabres in Game 3, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

6:36 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will be between the road pipes in Game 3 against the Canadiens on Sunday, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

3:09 PM - Joel Kiviranta (Col) (undisclosed) is a possibility for Monday's Game 4 matchup against Minnesota, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

1:42 PM - Drew Helleson (Ana) (undisclosed) won't be an option for Game 4 against Vegas on Sunday, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

1:34 PM - Radko Gudas (Ana) (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Vegas on Sunday in Game 4, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

1:23 PM - Mark Stone (VGK) (lower body) won't play in Game 4 against Anaheim on Sunday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Sat, May 09, 2026

8:37 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (upper body) isn't expected to play in Game 3 in Minnesota on Saturday, per Dan Rosen of NHL.com.

5:44 PM - Dan Vladar (Phi) is slated to start at home against Carolina for Game 4 on Saturday, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

3:47 PM - Frederik Andersen (Car) will defend the road net against Philadelphia on Saturday in Game 4, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

2:49 PM - Lukas Dostal (Ana) will protect the home net in Game 4 against Vegas on Sunday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

1:58 PM - Rodrigo Abols (Phi) (ankle) isn't close to being an option for a return to the lineup. according to Jonathan Bailey of The Hockey News on Saturday.

1:46 PM - Nikita Grebenkin (Phi) (upper body) still isn't close to being available to return to the lineup, Jonathan Bailey of The Hockey News reports Saturday.

1:33 PM - Scott Wedgewood (Col) was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, indicating he will start Saturday's Game 3 road matchup against Minnesota., Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports.

1:23 PM - Conor Timmins (Buf) logged an assist and four blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2.

1:22 PM - Zach Benson (Buf) scored a goal, added two PIM and doled out four hits in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2.

1:21 PM - Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) Ek (lower body) won't play against Colorado on Saturday in Game 3, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

1:20 PM - Noah Dobson (Mtl) logged an assist, five shots on goal and five blocked shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Sabres in Game 2.

1:18 PM - Alexandre Carrier (Mtl) scored a goal, added four PIM, logged two hits and went plus-4 in Friday's 5-1 win over the Sabres in Game 2.

1:16 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Sabres in Game 2.

1:14 PM - Jesper Wallstedt (Min) will patrol the home crease against Colorado on Saturday in Game 3, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

1:07 PM - Zach Bogosian (Min) (lower body) will play in Game 3 against Colorado on Saturday, per Michael Russo of The Athletic.

12:51 PM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) will be an option for Game 3 against Montreal on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

10:44 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 23 of 27 shots Friday in the Sabres' 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in Game 2 of their second-round series, with Montreal's final goal getting scored into an empty net.

10:38 AM - Mike Matheson (Mtl) scored the game-winning goal Friday in the Canadiens' 5-1 victory over the Sabres in Game 2 of their second-round series.

10:34 AM - Alex Newhook (Mtl) scored two goals Friday in the Canadiens' 5-1 win over the Sabres in Game 2 of their second-round series.

10:32 AM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) made 28 saves Friday in the Canadiens' 5-1 win over the Sabres in Game 2 of their second-round series.

10:09 AM - Owen Tippett (Phi) (undisclosed) won't play against Carolina on Saturday in Game 4, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

10:03 AM - Lassi Thomson () signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano of Switzerland's National League on Friday.

Fri, May 08, 2026

9:13 PM - Lukas Dostal (Ana) will guard the home goal versus the Golden Knights in Game 3 on Friday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

7:46 PM - Ilya Nabokov (Col) was assigned to AHL Colorado on Friday.

6:35 PM - Jakub Dobes (Mtl) will protect the road goal versus the Sabres in Game 2 on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

6:33 PM - Alex Lyon (Buf) will protect the home goal versus the Canadiens in Game 2 on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

2:35 PM - Radko Gudas (Ana) (lower body) isn't expected to play in Game 3 against Vegas on Friday, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

1:39 PM - Jack Ahcan (Col) was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Friday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

1:36 PM - Josh Manson (Col) (upper body) could be available for Game 3 against Minnesota on Saturday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

1:01 PM - Jonas Brodin (Min) (lower body) will not be available for Game 3 versus the Avalanche on Saturday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

12:49 PM - Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) EK (lower body) hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 clash with Colorado, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

11:47 AM - Sam Carrick (Buf) (arm) will not be in the lineup versus the Canadiens for Game 2 on Friday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Thu, May 07, 2026

10:15 PM - Georgi Romanov (StL) posted a 37-save shutout in AHL Springfield's 1-0 overtime win over Providence in Game 4 on Thursday.

3:01 PM - Rasmus Dahlin (Buf) (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 2 against Montreal on Friday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.

1:28 PM - Kirby Dach (Mtl) scored a goal and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres in Game 1.

1:26 PM - Nick Suzuki (Mtl) scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM and logged two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres in Game 1.

1:24 PM - Jordan Greenway (Buf) scored a goal and added five hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.

1:11 PM - Bowen Byram (Buf) scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1.

12:13 PM - Yegor Borikov (Uta) penned a three-year, entry-level contract with Utah on Thursday.

11:48 AM - Frederik Andersen (Car) is set to tend the twine on the road for Thursday's Game 3 clash with the Flyers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

10:50 AM - Dan Vladar (Phi) is expected to patrol the crease at home for Game 3 versus the Hurricanes on Thursday, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

10:42 AM - Ilya Solovyov (Pit) signed a one-year, $850,000 contract extension with Pittsburgh on Thursday.

10:36 AM - Connor Dewar (Pit) agreed to terms on a two-year, $4.5 million contract extension with Pittsburgh on Thursday.

10:35 AM - Theodor Niederbach (Wsh) signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Capitals on Thursday.

10:28 AM - Owen Tippett (Phi) (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 3 versus the Hurricanes on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

10:28 AM - Christian Dvorak (Phi) (undisclosed) is available for Thursday's Game 3 against the Hurricanes, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

9:32 AM - Ryan McLeod (Buf) produced a goal and an assist Wednesday, both on the power play, during the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.

9:28 AM - Zach Benson (Buf) notched two assists Wednesday, one on the power play, during the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.

9:26 AM - Josh Doan (Buf) produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist Wednesday in the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.

9:23 AM - Alex Lyon (Buf) stopped 26 shots Wednesday in the Sabres' 4-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 1 of their second-round series.

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